What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at South Suburban PADS?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Part-Time Maintenance Technician to perform essential maintenance tasks and repairs in our building. The ideal candidate will have experience in plumbing, electrical work, changing light bulbs, and conducting routine building maintenance. You will also be responsible for scheduling and completing regular inspections, responding to maintenance requests, and ensuring the facility is safe and well-maintained. This position reports directly to the Shelter Operations Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
General Building Maintenance:
1. Lighting Maintenance: Replacing light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
2. Painting & Patchwork: Touching up walls, doors, and common areas.
3. Door & Window Repairs: Fixing locks, hinges, door closers, or broken glass.
4. Furniture Assembly/Repairs: Fixing office chairs, desks, cubicles, etc.
5. Flooring Maintenance: Cleaning or repairing carpets, tiles, or hardwood floors.
6. Toilets and drains: Clearing routine clogs
7. Furnace: Replacing furnace filters
8. Groundskeeping: Cleaning or organizing outdoor spaces. Shoveling and salting walkways. Scheduling and overseeing the performance of lawn and snow removal vendors.
9. Systems Maintenance: Scheduling outside vendors to repair or maintain major building systems such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical, IT, security, roof, etc.
10. Fire Safety: Checking fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and emergency lighting. Ensuring emergency exits are accessible.
11. Pest Control: Coordinate monthly pest service and emergency calls.
12. Building Inspections: Inspecting and ensuring that the building complies with local codes and safety regulations.
13. Office Moves: Assisting with office furniture moves, setting up workstations, or organizing office layouts.
Qualifications:
1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Experience: 1-year light maintenance or handyman work.
3. Associate's Degree (Optional).
4. Previous experience working in a similar role, preferably in an office, residential or shelter environment.
5. Valid Driver’s License in good standing. Access to an insured vehicle with required and valid IL statutory minimum insurance coverage.
Preferred Skills:
1. Proven experience in general maintenance.
2. Basic knowledge of building systems and tools.
3. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently.
4. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
5. Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, work in confined spaces, and operate maintenance equipment.
Work Schedule:
This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule. The Property Maintenance Technician will work approximately six hours per week during normal working hours while the office is open. For safety reasons, the Maintenance Technician will never be assigned to work alone at the office.
South Suburban PADS is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that is working to prevent and end homelessness in the south suburbs of Chicago. Over the past 30 years, the organization has provided shelter and meals to enable over 19,000 people to survive homelessness. In addition, South Suburban PADS provides pathways home and currently helps over 400 people to preserve or access affordable rental homes every year. South Suburban PADS is the proud recipient of the 2018 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Award. More at sspads.org
Equal Opportunity: SSPADS is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Nights as needed
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23
